Eichbaum CShaw RH2006-062006POLITICAL SCIENCE, 2006, 58 (1), pp. 3 - 220032-3187https://hdl.handle.net/10179/5687There is now a well-established literature on the various second-order effects of the adoption of proportional representation in New Zealand. One feature of the contemporary executive landscape, however, remains substantially under-researched. This article reports on research regarding ministerial advisers in New Zealand Cabinet ministers' offices. More specifically, it compares senior public servants' current attitudes towards ministerial advisers with pre-MMP speculation regarding the possible future influence of such advisers. The article concludes that while there are concerns about the possible long-term influence of political advisers, for the majority of senior officials working relationships with ministerial advisers are positive and productive.Mar-22ministerial advisersMMPpoliticisationCabinetpublic serviceJournal article10.1177/003231870605800101224201606 Political Science